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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.29, 76.27 and 46.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.29, 76.27 and 46.60 is: 64.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.29 : 76.27 = 46.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.29/76.27 = 46.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.29x = 76.27 × 46.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.29x = 3,554.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,554.18/55.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.28

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